The Knicks can’t offer a lot of money, but they can offer a potentially bigger role on the team.

The Knicks have spoken to Elton Brand and are expected to make him a contract offer, tweets Jared Zwerling of ESPNNewYork.com. The mutual interest was confirmed by Howard Beck at the New York Times, although he says nothing is imminent (a deal couldn’t be signed until July 10, anyway).

Still, the Dallas Mavericks are considered the favorite to re-sign Brand. He played 21 minutes a game for them, averaging 7.2 points and 6 rebounds a game.